Celiac Disease Foundation
https://celiac.org
Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. Two and one-half million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for long-term health complications.
Gas and Flatulence Prevention Diet
http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs12.htm
Here is a site for patients to obtain useful information on what causes gas, and more importantly what to eat and what to avoid.
American Liver Foundation(ALF)
http://www.liverfoundation.org
Comprehensive and detailed patient education materials about liver diseases and prevention; liver transplantation and organ donation.
Center Watch–Clinical Trial Listings for Gastroenterology
http://www.centerwatch.com/studies/LISTING.HTM#Section5
International listing of ongoing clinical trials by geographic region and disease categories.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Inc.
http://www.ccfa.org
Instructional materials about all aspects of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; including concerns specific to women and children; weekly news updates; an online forum where questions can be directed to the specialists.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
http://www.ccfc.ca
Bilingual with English and French sections; excerpts from monthly publication, The Journal; patient information materials.
Helicobacter Foundation
http://www.helico.com
Extensive materials for patients and professionals on Helicobacter pylori including its history, epidemiology, and current treatments updated by Barry Marshall, the discoverer of H. pylori; National Institutes of Health (NIH) consensus statements.
Hepatitis B Coalition
http://www.immunize.org
“Vaccinate Adults!”–an online newsletter for adult medicine specialists; patient education materials available in several languages; links to hepatitis and immunization sites; IAC Express, an e-mail news service.
Hepatitis B Foundation
http://www.hepb.org
Patient education materials about all aspects of hepatitis B with advice for patients and carriers; a “drug watch” for drug therapies in carious testing stages and information for those interested in participating in clinical trials; directory of hepatologists; glossary of useful phone numbers.
Hepatitis Foundation International (HFI)
http://www.hepfi.org
A multilingual site with English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese sections; detailed information on hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, and F.
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
http://www.iffgd.org
Educational pamphlets and fact sheets; a quarterly newsletter–“Participate.”
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help Group
http://www.ibsgroup.org
Bulletin board; online library; medication listing; FAQs.
United Ostomy Association Inc. (UOA)
http://www.uoa.org
“Ask the Doctor”–an online advice forum; patient education and self-care handbooks; FAQs on ostomy.
Wilson’s Disease Association (WDA)
http://www.wilsonsdisease.org
Patient education and other literature; listserv for individuals afflicted by Wilson’s disease.